used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He was always so kind, so honest, so considerate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 'Tender and true' expressed her thoughts.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
Atherstone
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He had a way of always being in the right, too.
considerateadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərət/
showing concern for the rights and feelings of others
From this reading He was always so kind, so honest, so considerate.
coolnessnounUS /ˈkuːlnəs/
calm and unruffled self-assurance
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
demeanournounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
Devereux
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
disapprovalnounUS /dɪsəˈpruːvəl/
a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing
From this reading She could not think of his disapproval without regret, even pain.
divisible by two
From this reading She could not think of his disapproval without regret, even pain.
communicated in words
From this reading 'Tender and true' expressed her thoughts.
fastenverbUS /ˈfæsən/
cause to be firmly attached
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had a way of always being in the right, too.
Harold
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was always so kind, so honest, so considerate.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She could not think of his disapproval without regret, even pain.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading He was always so kind, so honest, so considerate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He was always so kind, so honest, so considerate.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She could not think of his disapproval without regret, even pain.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
offencenoun
the action of attacking an enemy
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
overtadjectiveUS /oʊˈvɜːrt/
open and observable; not secret or hidden
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading She could not think of his disapproval without regret, even pain.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading She could not think of his disapproval without regret, even pain.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
precisely, exactly
From this reading He had a way of always being in the right, too.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was always so kind, so honest, so considerate.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading 'Tender and true' expressed her thoughts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading She could not think of his disapproval without regret, even pain.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading 'Tender and true' expressed her thoughts.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He had a way of always being in the right, too.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading 'Tender and true' expressed her thoughts.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had a way of always being in the right, too.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She could not think of his disapproval without regret, even pain.
but in spite of that
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
